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Gethmann Family History

Gethmann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bethmann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Guthman, Rathmann, Gathman

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Where is the Gethmann family from?

You can see how Gethmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gethmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gethmann families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gethmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gethmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gethmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gethmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gethmann. 75% of Gethmann men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Gethmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Gethmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gethmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Gethmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Gethmann. For the veterans among your Gethmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gethmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gethmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gethmann in 1966 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gethmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gethmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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